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1. Slide talk on Pulau Ubin - Wed 12th Sept: 7.15pm
2. Asian Geographic exhibition on Chek Jawa: Sat 15th & SUn 16th Sept
3. RMBR Public Education visits to Chek Jawa were a success!

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---> [1] Slide talk: Pulau Ubin - Treasure Island
Wed 12th Sep 2001: 7.15pm, Ang Mo Kio Community Library
by Dr Chua Ee Kiam, author of "Ubin, Ours to treasure"

All are welcome
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Pulau Ubin is one of the last strongholds of our local heritage -
laid-back kampong and traditional Chinese village scenes evoke
memories of a less hectic era in Singapore's history. The island
is a miniature paradise of biological diversity; where sea eagles
soar over coasts and wild pigs and jungle fowl still rule the
forest.

But developments are fast changing the island. Many villagers
have resettled on the mainland; leaving for the comforts of
modernization. Some are still staying put, eagerly savouring every
moment before they too are uprooted. Nature areas are likewise
targetted for development. Tanjong Chek Jawa will sadly be lost to
land reclamation.

Ee Kiam will show the beauty and rustic charm of Ubin, the
flora & fauna, and talk about the changes on the island.
 

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---> [2] Asian Geographic exhibition on Chek Jawa
          in celebration of World Animal Day
Date: Sat 15th & Sun 16th Sept: 10am - 10pm
Place: Suntec City: Galleria Foyer, Suntec City (next to Olio Dome)
Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT
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Do visit Asian Geographic's exhibition featuring Chek Jawa from
their article in their latest hot-off-the press Sep issue. CJ
enthusiasts will also be at the exhibition to talk about the
fabulous habitats at Chek Jawa.

Discounted subscriptions to Asian Geographic will also be offered
during the exhibition. The World Animal Day exhibition is an
annual event, which includes the SPCA, Cat Welfare and others.

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---> [3] RMBR Public Education visits successful!
<http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/news/chekjawa/public.htm>
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Visits to Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin by the NUS Raffles Museum of
Biodiversity Research & friendswere successful. More than 250
people came to visit, many touching, seeing and feeling.

The guide assisted scheme worked, and the bright orange hats
were scattered throughout the coast. Later some of the guides
went for a high tide walk out to the marker they had set up -
it was chest high 500m out!

The guidesheets will be left at their present location in he
internet, for anyone to prepare guidesheets for their children.

If you have encountered any bags or shoes, please email me
at chekjawa@...